Travis Decker, a 32-year-old Army veteran from Washington state, is now the subject of a massive manhunt after being accused of killing his three daughters during what was supposed to be a routine supervised visitation. The tragedy has shocked the local community and left their mother, Whitney Decker, devastated.
On May 30, 2025, Whitney allowed her daughters—Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5—to spend a three-hour visit with their father. It seemed harmless. But when 10 p.m. came and went with no sign of them, panic set in. Travis wasn’t answering calls, and his phone went straight to voicemail. Days later, on June 2, authorities confirmed the unimaginable: the three girls were found dead near a remote campground in Wenatchee, their father’s abandoned truck nearby.
The crime scene was horrific. Each child had a plastic bag over her head, zip ties on her wrists, and there were bloody handprints on the truck’s tailgate. Inside the vehicle were untouched snacks, car seats, and Travis’s wallet—evidence of what should have been a normal outing turned nightmare.
Investigators have since issued a warrant for Decker’s arrest on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping. Sheriff Mike Morrison revealed that Decker, who has extensive survival and combat training, may have planned his escape in advance. He’s believed to be hiding off-grid, possibly in areas he’d previously scouted. Authorities say he has the skills and preparation to evade capture for weeks or even months.
Decker reportedly struggled with severe mental health issues. Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, he had stopped taking his medication and refused to comply with court-ordered therapy and anger management. Whitney had concerns but never expected this outcome. “I didn’t think he was dangerous,” she said. “He loved them.”
Now, Whitney is left to bury her daughters while their alleged killer remains at large. Police warn that Decker may be armed and extremely dangerous. He has no permanent address and was known to move between motels, campsites, and sleeping in his truck.
The community has rallied around Whitney, raising over $330,000 through GoFundMe to cover funeral costs, legal aid, and lost income. The tragedy of Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia has sparked widespread outrage and grief across the nation.
Authorities urge anyone with information on Decker’s whereabouts to come forward. As the search intensifies, a grieving mother and heartbroken community wait for justice.
Three innocent lives were stolen. Their memory now drives the pursuit of a man who vanished into the wilderness—and left behind a trail of heartbreak.